Well, some of you have noticed that about two weeks ago after graduating college, I decided to stick around town. As I've been presented with the unending stream of new thoughts and questions which are probably typical of every recent college grad, I think I've been especially impacted by one idea, and I'd like to share it.

Walking.

Having lived here in Marion for four years already, there are houses, sidewalks, trees which I have driven past many many times. Never did I walk past them. Never did I see them up close, until now.

I think maybe it's the weather. Or the fact that I'm starting to pay for all those things in life that you take for granted, and so using more money on gas is less appealing. But I think I'm onto something.

There's just something about walking. Something that's relaxing, slowing, freeing. There's something about walking that is humbling. Because you're not just looking on, breezing by. You're a part of the the environment, experiencing it fully.

Anyway, all this to say that in my walking endeavors, I came across this beautiful place full of character and story and I wonder about it now. This is my friend Rachel and she graciously accompanied me in exploration.

Looking forward to continuing to be impacted by this place!